New Readers: look what the stork brought

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Matthew Jack Howcroft was born on March 8 at Leeds General Infirmary to
Clare, 38, and Stewart Howcroft, 40

Matthew is a much-awaited second child for Clare and Stewart. He was an IVF
baby and the couple’s last chance. “This was our fifth round,” says Clare,
who had cancer diagnosed six years ago.

“We had always wanted a second child and travelled from Leeds to Oxford for
the treatment. When we discovered I was pregnant, we were overjoyed, but
also anxious that the baby would be healthy.” Matthew arrived six weeks
early, weighing just 5lb 5oz. He spent two weeks